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Sarah Scrivener, a Smart Energy Expert at British Gas, said: "The annual spring clean is a British tradition and our findings show that we well and truly live up to our reputation of being a house proud nation. Alongside our daily cleaning routines, it can help to keep an eye on how you're using your energy in your big spring clean this year.

"Not only will our energy saving tips help you stay on top of your usage, but you'll also burn more calories. If you have smart meters, you can check your smart energy monitor which shows you how much energy is being used in near real-time, in pounds and pence."